Send new admins a 30 day security hardening checklist by email

Build a five-email sequence for new admin accounts covering one configuration hardening step per email: enabling multi-factor authentication, setting up alert routing, reviewing default permissions, configuring audit log retention, and completing a first access review. Space the emails five to seven days apart.

Why it works: Security teams judge a tool by its default posture, and walking new admins through hardening steps early reduces risky default configurations.